The reading has fallen in each of the last 4 releases.
The purchase of mortgage-backed securities by the central bank to stimulate the economy.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2014 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 10.00 | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2014 | 15.00 | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2014 | 25.00 | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2014 | 30.00 | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2014 | 30.00 | — | — |
The latest reading is 1.3 standard deviations below the mean.
